Company DescriptionWE EMBRACE A TALENT-LED CULTUREOur work is driven by our team’s desire to be pioneers.In 2009, we created Robots & Pencils with the then-contrarian view that mobile would be more transformative than the Internet. Turns out we were right.Today, our thinking is rooted in the belief that, in the age of unprecedented technology acceleration, maintaining a competitive advantage requires new strategies and a focus on innovation.Our approach has been to create a company designed to follow the talent, allowing us to amass an unfair share of hyper-skilled people who call Robots & Pencils home. A team of people who not only develop innovative solutions to transform businesses, but also create products that have been previously inconceivable.Our Core Values:Strong Work EthicTop DrawerAlways LearningHeartDisciplineEfficacyTogetherRobots & Pencils Offers:We care about Talent. Hard stop.We do this in many ways, by offering:An attractive compensation packageA fast paced environment with a culture that embraces change, and working together to find a far better wayWork remotely, or in an office: you can reside anywhere in North America, and work remotely. You also have the option to work in our offices if you live in an area where we have a local office.High quality talent: we hire only the best talent we can find. You do remarkable things and solve tough problems where many others have failed before.Excellent benefits Medical, Dental, Vision etc. (this routinely gets reviewed each year for enhancements)Paid stat/federal holidays, vacation and sick daysFlexible paid stat/federal holidays (because we care about what you care about and want to celebrate our culturally diverse team!)R&P branded swagParental & adoption leave top up / salary continuance401K/RRSP matchingBut we also know a job isn’t just defined by the above, so we pride ourselves in being a company that also offers: A #FollowTheTalent mentality -- meaning you can be located anywhere in North America and work remotely. (We have 10 years of experience building virtual working environments #WeKnowWhatWereDoing)A dynamic, fast-paced environment where we’re constantly #alwayslearning.And lastly, a team that cares about you and wants to drive the talent experience. How do we do this? Over the years we’ve hosted comedian shows, had holiday parties, happy hours, brunches with the CEO, surprise coffee runs for the team, health & wellness events and prizes, trivia nights, surprise dinners for R&P team members and their family and so much more! (And yes, we’ve prioritized a way to do these things in a virtual setting and not just in person - thank you Zoom!)Job DescriptionManual testing on web-based applicationManual testing native apps on physical devices (iOS/Android) and simulatorsManual testing applications built on Salesforce backendBackend testing using tools like PostmanIntegration testing between Front end and Back end using tools like CharlesPerformance and Load testing APIs using tools like jmeterBuilding from codebase and deploying apps to devicesIdentify test requirements and develop, document and maintain test cases and other test artifactsSupport and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team membersIdentify potential quality issues and escalate immediately to project teamEnsure that validated deliverables meet specifications and requirementsReport test results and bugs in appropriate tools (i.e., GitHub, Jira)Help determine best tools to be used for testingAssist in estimation of QA efforts across a wide variety of projectsDevelop high quality deliverables while evaluating innovative approaches to accomplish objectivesWork in tandem with other robots on bug fixesWork with the pencil team to ensure their designs are functional Contribute to the continuous improvement and prevention efforts across all facets of the software development lifecycleProvide timely validation of new features and functionality by using a combination of scripted and exploratory testing techniquesActively participate in user stories definition, providing feedback, work breakdowns, and estimates Qualifications7 to 10 years of experience in hands on software testing – specifically mobile testing with preference given to those who have a degree in computer science, software development, or a related fieldStrong knowledge of and experience in using tools like Postman, jmeter, Selenium, Appium, etcRobust experience building from codebase and deploying to deviceExtensive experience with device farms/virtualized device testingExcellent communication skills both written and oralAbility to work on multiple projects at any given timeAbility to take responsibility with testing Strong understanding of business processesKeen eye for detailsExcellent self management skillsAdditional InformationRobots & Pencils aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our country and encourages applications from everyone.